When I first noticed it on the stew, I thought it was the lighting and didn't think a thing of it. The next day in my bright living room the difference in color was clear. After seeing Cat's bag I love it as I imagine what mine may look like when it's done. Fingers crossed it looks just as awesome!!!
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When I first noticed it on the stew, I thought it was the lighting and didn't think a thing of it. The next day in my bright living room the difference in color was clear. After seeing Cat's bag I love it as I imagine what mine may look like when it's done. Fingers crossed it looks just as awesome!!!
I wouldn't recommend Soillove for suede. I squirted it on a suede bag and it bleached it! The only thing that sometimes works on suede for ink is Lincoln E-Z cleaner, however, it has only worked for me on the lining of Gramercy and Dakota bags, never on classic bags. The suede in Gramercy and Dakota is pig suede rather than cowhide.
My suggestion regarding ink on leather is that it is almost better to leave it alone. Usually any product you use will stain the area around the ink, making it even more noticeable. The best approach is to try to cover up the ink or hope it isn't as apparent once the bag has been conditioned. I've had a great outcome on a white bag using zit cream to bleach an ink spot, and I've used puff paint to successfully cover ink on a pebbled leather bag. Other than those two situations and the interior of my Gramercys and Dakotas , I haven't had good luck with ink.
The creed will tell the story. You could post it on the Authenticate This Coach thread, with a picture of the bag, the creed and the measurements, and ask for an approximate date.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-sh...oach-read-1st-page-before-posting-889527.html
Or you could ask on the ID This Coach thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/id-this-coach-item-post-any-coach-item-355205-713.html
wow, you put in a lot of effort! I just stuff with towels, but I don't overstuff. I stuff just the bottom to get the corners filled out. I'll dry it open at first, then before it is completely dry I close it so the flap will dry in the right shape. I'll often place it up against a corner to keep the back and bottom flat. On occasion, I'll use a book or something else flat to help shape an item.
Thank you, ladies!! I read the facts and salearea guide too. I wasn't sure if one of the authentication threads was appropriate.
Oh, I dunked the stew tonight. There's nothing like a good dunk : D
I have no idea how much a repair shop will charge you. It depends on where you live. I found a place in Flagstaff that was insanely cheap, like a dollar for something that took about 1/2 hour. Where I live, there isn't anything cheaper than $14, and some things are much more expensive. I don't know anything about Frye and their warranty but I guess it couldn't hurt to contact them about it. They might be able to help you date your other bag as well.
Actually I would tackle that piping myself, but it isn't easy to do and if you want a professional looking end result, it's best to hire a professional.
Hello everyone. I did get the bag with the hole that I posted about earlier. This latest addition to my purse rehab has some major ink marks on the inside. The inside is unlined leather. I remember reading about a product on here that works on ink really well but all I can remember about the name is Soil.... Does anyone know what product I am thinking of? It sounded like Soilell maybe...
I'll post a pic of the interior of the bag. Now this bag will be a challenge! On a positive note, the edging looks like it is in decent shape!
About the Hampton project: All my dye is finally in and the edging is about as good as it is going to get...maybe. Every time that I apply another coat of Dura Edge, I tell myself that it will be the last coat... and every time I go to check it after it dries, I see a place that needs to be touched up and one thing leads to another until I'm doing another complete coat. Does it ever end?
If it is gel ink, it is impossible to remove. For ball point ink, I've had some success with industrial strength acetone. You have to be very, very careful, however. Be sure to blot and not rub and not over-saturate the stain. Also, you have to do it in one sitting. Once you start, you can't stop or the ink stain will set in. It also runs the risk of taking the dye out of the leather around the ink stain. For your bag, I think it would be best not to mess with it. The pen marks are on the inside, so no one but you will notice. You only run the risk of ruining the outside of the bag by trying to get them off.
So, here are some pictures of my beautiful rose Legacy 10328 (is there another name for her?). Thanks to all you fine ladies that gave me advice. I cleaned the liner with a toothbrush and some dish soap and water, took a damp washcloth and wiped the bubbles off. I did that with the four pockets, as well. Didn't get the lining soaked, just a quick clean. The outside I cleaned with Leather CPR, let her dry and then moisturized her with some Collonil. It really freshened her up. I'll probably do that again after I carry her for a bit. The hardware was a different story. The two front pockets had green gunk that I've seen on other metals before. I wiped around it and just cleaned it off. It had spread two dots to the the leather around it. The cleaner helped. I'm going to take a q-tip and clean around it some more. Other than that, I'm quite pleased with how she looks. She didn't need much work. 
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She looks beautiful. This style was called the Legacy Shoulder bag. These are known to have problems with the hardware oxidizing.So, here are some pictures of my beautiful rose Legacy 10328 (is there another name for her?). Thanks to all you fine ladies that gave me advice. I cleaned the liner with a toothbrush and some dish soap and water, took a damp washcloth and wiped the bubbles off. I did that with the four pockets, as well. Didn't get the lining soaked, just a quick clean. The outside I cleaned with Leather CPR, let her dry and then moisturized her with some Collonil. It really freshened her up. I'll probably do that again after I carry her for a bit. The hardware was a different story. The two front pockets had green gunk that I've seen on other metals before. I wiped around it and just cleaned it off. It had spread two dots to the the leather around it. The cleaner helped. I'm going to take a q-tip and clean around it some more. Other than that, I'm quite pleased with how she looks. She didn't need much work.
It's partly noob enthusiasm! Also, my second rehab attempt was/is a Beekman briefcase (yes, I'm nuts) and using supports was the only way I could get all that heavy leather to behave. Definitely trying your corner idea going forward - genius!
BTW apparently you should NOT dunk a Beekman (or at least not all the way) because the flap will wrinkle...
Any suggestions?? I already tried flattening it with heavy things while it dried and massaging it flat with conditioner.